Business
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Hook: Delivering the Goods
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“Things always work great. Right up until they don’t.” An acquaintance of mine is fond of saying that whenever there was a plan for something, but that plan, despite lots of planning, doesn’t go as planned. (A little semantic satiation for you Ted Lasso fans!) That saying is a cautionary tale that you should always…
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Developer Revising Plan for Former Autoport Property
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The owner of the former Autoport property in State College is revising plans for redevelopment of the site and has pushed back the timeline for public review at two borough meetings. A preliminary land development plan for a new commercial complex on the South Atherton Street property had been scheduled for review first in March…
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Meet the Voracious Food Mappers Trying to Make It Easier to Find Pa.’s Best Eats
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Three Pennsylvanians are using their palates and technical skills to map the commonwealth’s culinary landscape. Their maps cover fish fries, niche hot dogs and so much more.
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Construction Underway for New Student Housing Development in State College; Developers, Local Officials Hold Ceremonial Groundbreaking
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Developers and local officials gathered Thursday for the ceremonial groundbreaking of The Retreat on Westerly, a new student housing neighborhood set to bring in hundreds more beds to the State College area. The project, located on the eastern side of Westerly Parkway Plaza site, is being constructed by Landmark Properties, which has developed or manages…
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Even More of Pa.’s Broadband Funding Will Go to Satellite After Last-Minute Cost-Cutting
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State and fed officials asked companies to reduce their costs, leading some internet providers to turn the money down.
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Why Pa. Pharmacies Keep Closing and How Lawmakers Want to Slow the Trend, Explained in 7 Stats
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State lawmakers have tried to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, the corporate middlemen frequently blamed for the closures.
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Korean Barbecue and Hot Pot Restaurant Opens in State College
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A new restaurant offering Korean barbecue and hot pot is now open in State College. Manna Korean BBQ & Hot Pot opened Tuesday at 542 Westerly Parkway, next to the Weis Markets in the Westerly Parkway Plaza. The restaurant has an all-you-can-eat concept where diners can choose from grilling meat and seafood in the Korean…
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Hilton Brand Hotel Opens on Benner Pike Near Bellefonte
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The newest hotel on the growing Benner PIke corridor near Bellefonte is now welcoming guests. Tru by Hilton opened on Thursday at 143 Leahey Drive in Benner Township, atop the hill behind G.M. McCrossin. The four-story, 98-room hotel includes a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment and a large lobby with games, a pool…
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Pa. Labor Law Could Become Sticking Point Between State and Feds With $711M for Broadband at Stake
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The federal government may require Pennsylvania to change its prevailing wage law before releasing millions in broadband funds.
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Chipotle Set to Open Newest State College Area Location
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is ready to open its third Centre County location and first in the area with a drive-thru pickup lane. The Mexican-American restaurant chain’s store at 1880 S. Atherton St. in College Township will open on Wednesday, March 18, a spokesperson said on Friday. It replaces Chen’s Mongolian Buffet, which lost its lease…